# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220043200099` · 10/25/2004 · Rock of Ages
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kurt M  Swenson
- **Operator:** Rock of Ages
- **Mine:** [4300023](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4300023)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK WHEN HE TRIED TO PULL A TRANSMISSION JACK OUT OF A STORAGE AREA.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*